PPG Announces Associate Fellow
PPG recently promoted scientist Venkateshwarlu Kalsani to be a PPG associate fellow. A prestigious designation within the scientific community, the associate fellow title recognizes PPG science and technology employees who consistently deliver excellence in innovation and acknowledges the future technological advancements they can discover.
Kalsani joined PPG in 2007 and has helped advance technology platforms spanning fire protection, battery safety, industrial coatings, consumer electronics, and marine applications. According to PPG, his work has generated more than $1 billion in cumulative business value for the company.
Kalsani played a key role in the development and commercialization of intumescent fire protection coating technologies for automotive, protective and marine applications. He also contributed to battery fire protection technologies that earned an R&D 100 Award, one of the innovation industry’s most prestigious honors. He holds 16 patents, with 13 further patent applications pending, and has co-authored more than 50 scientific publications.
“Being named an associate fellow is one of the highest achievements within PPG’s technical organization,” said David Bem, PPG senior vice president, science and technology and chief technology officer. “Throughout his career, Kalsani has developed technologies that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges while creating significant value for PPG. His contributions have strengthened our innovation pipeline and supported growth across multiple businesses.”
PPG currently has five other employees designated as fellows or associate fellows. To learn more about innovation at PPG, visit ppg.com.
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